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MINI AND JUNIOR RUGBY FESTIVALS 2016

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Contents

Shropshire Festival

Burnham-on-Sea Festival

Terenure Festival

Hilversum Festival

Page 4–5

Page 6–8

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Welcome to Gullivers Sports Travel’s 2016 mini and junior rugby festivals brochure. Alongside our UK festivals to suit all ages and levels of play, we have further extended our programme by offering a range of European festivals too.

We have been organising mini and junior festivals for over 25 years and are proud of the events we offer and the pleasure that they bring to aspiring rugby players. Our great value for money festivals provide a fantastic combination of rugby at first class venues with fun for all the family and our aim is to ensure that you and your team get the most out of any weekend you choose.

Each festival has been finely tuned to ensure you enjoy a balance between good, friendly competition on the field and opportunities to develop new rugby friendships off the field, all in a safe and secure environment.

We look forward to welcoming you at one of our festivals and wish you the best of luck in your forthcoming season!

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We all had an absolutely brilliant time – a brilliant customer experience and a very warm welcome and continued support throughout the weekend.

Caroline HibbsDerby RFCShropshire Festival 2015

The Gullivers Sports Travel team along with Charlie Sharples (Gloucester RFC and England)

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SHROPSHIRE FESTIVALU7–U12s22–24 APRIL 2016Come to a fantastic end of season weekend of team building, activities and rugby all based at a Grade 1 listed mansion, nestled in the Shropshire countryside.

Sample Itinerary:Day 1 Friday 22 AprilArrival dayGullivers’ representatives will assist you with check in.Evening meal and evening activities.Day 2 Saturday 23 AprilActivity DayBreakfast, morning activities, lunch, afternoon activities, evening meal and evening activities.Use the facilities on site for some great team bonding. Day 3 Sunday 24 AprilBreakfast, check out. Make your own way to the festival.TELFORD HORNETS RUGBY FESTIVAL Presentations will take place at the end of the festival.Once complete, make your way home.

Accommodation Details:Condover HallCondover Hall is an impressive Grade 1 listed Elizabethan Mansion set in the beautiful Shropshire countryside. Following a multi-million pound refurbishment, this former stately home has been transformed into a magnificent activity centre.

Accommodation at Condover Hall offers space for over 500 people spread across separate accommodation blocks in multi-bedded rooms (majority of rooms are en-suite). Limited twin and single rooms are available.

Accommodation is on a full board meal basis. Each group will have designated meal times which must be adhered to.

On-site Facilities Sports hall, all weather sports pitches, IT suite and WIFI hotspots, cinema room, Grade 1 listed gardens and secret garden, extensive woodland, high and low rope course, meeting rooms, tuck shop, games room and much more.

Activities Climbing, Orienteering, Survival Skills, Initiative Exercises, Multi Vines, Abseil, Laser Maze, Grid of Stones, Mirror Maze and High Ropes – Gladiator Wall and Trapeze and much more.

*NEW for 2016 - Watersports Lake

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OUTSTANDING VALUEALL MEALS INCLUDED!

FESTIVAL COSTS – 2 NIGHTSCOST HOTEL

£112 per player/adult (multi-share) £129 per adult (twin share - limited) £139 per adult (single - limited)£99 per sibling (no activities)


Newark RFC had a fantastic tour to Shropshire, Condover Hall is a great venue for touring clubs to spend the weekend with good facilities in a safe and professional environment and would happily recommend this event to any mini touring group.

Mark JenkinsNewark RUFC

Tour inclusions:• Two nights’ accommodation • Full board• Bed linen• Entry into the Telford Hornets Festival• Trophies to winners and runners up in each age group• Assistance of Gullivers’ representatives at all times• No empty bed charges• No hidden costs.

Tour Exclusions:• Coach transportation to/from Shropshire (quote available on request)• Comprehensive travel insurance which we strongly recommend. Costs are £1.93pp for U18s and £2.58pp for

adults. (Up to three days cover) with Endsleigh Insurance.

In 2016, the Festival will be played in accordance with the English RFU Age Grade Rugby Laws – Effective 01 August 2015. www.rfu.com/thegame/regulations.

Number of team members allowed on pitch at any one time:

Under 7s 4 players

Under 8s 6 players

Under 9s 7 players

Under 10s 8 players

Under 11s 9 players

Under 12s New rules not yet released!

TO BOOK YOUR TEAM’S SPACE, WE REQUIRE A

NON-REFUNDABLE DEPOSIT OF £35 PER PERSON.

*children need to be 7 yrs+ to take part in activities.

Condover Hall is the ideal location to base your teams for the festival. The staff and facilities were great and the boys experienced a number of activities over the weekend, which they loved, especially the high wire experience. I would highly recommend Condover Hall and Gullivers Sports Travel to other rugby clubs and we will be back.

Paul JohnstonCooke Rugby Club


BURNHAM-ON-SEA FESTIVALU7–U13s29 APRIL–2 MAY 2016Bring your team to the largest and longest established Mini and Junior Festival in the UK. Over 100 teams arrive in Somerset to enjoy a weekend tour by the sea, combining a fantastic two day rugby festival, all on one site with accommodation on a holiday park in a safe and secure environment.

Sample Itinerary:Day 1 Friday 29 AprilArrival dayGullivers representatives’ will assist you with check in. 7:30pm - Team Managers/Coaches meeting - a full briefing about the Festival and schedule of play.Day 2 Saturday 30 AprilShuttle busses will depart from the holiday park and transfer you to the Festival. FESTIVAL DAY 1 Once days play is complete, shuttle buses will return you to the holiday park for an evening at leisure. Day 3 Sunday 1 MayShuttle busses will depart from the holiday park and transfer you to the Festival. FESTIVAL DAY 1 Once days play is complete, shuttle buses will return you to the holiday park. Festival Presentations will take place in the evening by a famous rugby player.Day 4 Monday 2 MayCheck out from your accommodation. Remainder of the morning/afternoon at your disposal. Depart at your leisure for your homeward journey.

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A brilliant weekend, many memories made for the kids and parents. Well organised - thanks Gullivers! We’ll be back for some more next year! Go letchworth Under 9’s…winners on their first visit!

Karen MillsLetchworth RFC

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£98pp

ALL AGE GROUPS AND MATCHES ON ONE SITE!


Accommodation Details:Pontins Brean SandsPontins had a new look for 2011 following a £25 million investment! The remarkable makeover at Brean Sands refurbished 533 of their existing apartments and added 133 new apartments.

You may choose from Club, Classic or Budget apartments. All apartments are equipped with a fully fitted open plan kitchen and lounge area, TV, microwave oven and bathroom with shower (bath only in Budget).

A typical One Bedroom Apartment consists of one bedroom with two single beds and a double sofa bed in the lounge area (sleeps a maximum of four people). Additional bedrooms in Two and Three bedroom apartments will have either double, single or bunk beds.

On-site Facilities Lunars Showbar , Fun Factory Showbar, Queen Vic Pub & Restaurant, Captain Cod’s Fish & Chips, Downtown Diner, Caseys Whistle Stop, Character Store, Trick ‘N’ Treats, Nisa Todays Convenience store. *NEW for 2016 - On-site curry/chinese restaurant

Activities On match days there is time for the players to enjoy the facilities including: Heated swimming pool, basketball, five-a-side football, discos, bluecoat shows, live cabaret, karaoke and much more.

For a supplementary cost; Amusement arcade, mountain and fun bikes, crazy golf, go karts, snooker and much more.

In 2016, the Festival will be played in accordance with the English RFU Age Grade Rugby Laws – Effective 01 August 2015. www.rfu.com/thegame/regulations.

Number of team members allowed on pitch at any one time:

Under 7s 4 players

Under 8s 6 players

Under 9s 7 players

Under 10s 8 players

Under 11s 9 players

Under 12s New rules not yet released!

Under 13s 15 players

The festival venue is the BASC sports ground which is home to Burnham-On-Sea RFC. There is a bar, inflatables, BBQ, fresh sandwiches, cakes, sweet stall etc. to keep all ages happy!

All age groups and final matches will take place at the venue allowing you to watch all the different teams taking part.

All players will receive a keepsake of the weekend as well as trophies presented to the winning teams by a celebrity rugby player.


It has been our first year at the festival and we can only thank and compliment all those who organised and managed the festival as it was a very enjoyable and well run memorable weekend. We certainly aim to return next year and will recommend it to our other age group squads.

Liam KinsellaNewton Abbot RFC

This was the third visit to Burnham. The organisation and overall experience was just as good as previous years (as was the weather!) and we will not hesitate to recommend the festival to others as well as more teams from Welwyn. The friendliness and helpfulness of the Gullivers staff before, during and after the festival was superb and taken together with the good rugby played lead to everyone having a superb time and committing to next year :)

Jonathan CirkelWelwyn RFC

Some of the best times of my adult life have been spent watching our lads “on tour” at the Burnham-On-Sea Festival each year. We were lucky enough to participate in four of them and now those boys are young men, I really miss the shenanigans of the May Bank Holiday weekend. Keep up the great work, Gullivers!

Graeme CookBanbury RFC

FESTIVAL COSTS – 3 NIGHTS

Tour inclusions:• Three nights’ self-catering accommodation• Bed linen• Entry into the two day festival• Daily return shuttles to/from accommodation and BASC• Fully qualified referees for all age groups• Commemorative medal for all participants• Trophies to winners and runners up in each age group• Assistance of Gullivers’ representatives at all times.• No empty bed charges• No hidden costs

Tour Exclusions:• Coach transportation to/from Somerset (quote available on request)• Comprehensive travel insurance which we strongly recommend. Costs are £2.58pp for U18s and £3.43pp for

adults. (Up to four days’ cover) with Endsleigh Insurance.

RESERVE YOUR TEAM’S SPACE BY PAYING AN INITIAL

NON-REFUNDABLE DEPOSIT PAYMENT OF

£250 PER TEAM FOLLOWED BY AN ADDITIONAL

£35 PER PERSON WITHIN 6 WEEKS.

BUDGET 1 bedroomCLASSIC 1 bedroomCLUB 1 bedroom

£98pp£116pp£121pp

£114pp£124pp£130pp

£131pp£142pp£147pp

4 people 3 people 2 people

CLASSIC 2 bedroomCLUB 2 bedroom

£112pp£119pp

£119pp£121pp

£125pp£132pp


CLASSIC 3 bedroom £112pp £118pp £125pp



TERENURE FESTIVALU13s29 APRIL–2 MAY 2016Teams from all over Europe have the opportunity to travel to Dublin, a hot bed of rugby, and take part in the fantastic Terenure Festival. Terenure College RFC, one of Ireland’s best-known rugby clubs, and the adjoining Terenure College School, which boasts some of the best rugby facilities of any school in Ireland, will host the festival in 2016.

Sample Itinerary:Day 1 Friday 29 AprilDeparture dayDepart club and transfer to Holyhead. Afternoon ferry crossing from Holyhead to Dublin. On arrival into Dublin Ferry Port, continue your journey into central Dublin where you will be accommodated for the next three nights. Evening free at leisure.Day 2 Saturday 30 AprilAfter breakfast, transfer to Terenure Rugby Club.2016 TERENURE FESTIVAL DAY 1Once the day’s play is complete, you will return by coach to your accommodation for an evening free at leisure.Day 3 Sunday 1 MayAfter breakfast, transfer to Terenure Rugby Club.2016 TERENURE FESTIVAL DAY 2Once the tournament finals are complete you will stay for the Presentation Ceremony. Having spent time with the other teams, you will return by coach to your accommodation.Day 4 Monday 2 MayAfter an early breakfast, Check out of your accommodation. Depart for the Dublin Ferry terminal for your morning crossing. Ferry arrives into Holyhead at approximately lunchtime, continue by coach back to your clubhouse.

The Tournament is a professionally organised two-day rugby event that brings teams together for a fantastic weekend of rugby. Every aspect of the game, its safety and ethos are upheld to the highest standards and the Tournament is organised in accordance with the Age Grade Rules and Regulations of the IRFU.

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Details:The rugby venue will feature ample catering facilities in the tournament marquee, and will be supplemented by the club’s own bar and catering facilities. With a range of food available, from snacks, burgers, hot dogs, and confectionery; to soft drinks, beers and wine. The event is also supported by local shops, restaurants and pubs in the Terenure area, all part of the “I Love Terenure” group, with many of these just a short walk away, particularly if you are after a more extensive or ethnic food offer, such as Italian, Indian, Thai or Chinese, or just a hearty steak house or local pub – and there are lots of the latter!

Tournament Format:FULL SIZE PITCHES | LOTS OF GAME TIME

The primary aim of the Terenure 13s organisers is the promotion of fun, enjoyment and a love of all things rugby. And while the quality of rugby is important, so too is the ideal of “fair play” and this is encouraged strongly.

Going on tour provides a rare and exciting opportunity for players, coaches and supporters to hone their talents, build team morale and develop friendships that last a lifetime. Participating teams will have the opportunity to compete against teams from different parts of Europe, thus allowing them to embrace different languages, cultures and styles of rugby first hand.

In 2016, the organisers are targeting a maximum of 20 teams - a relatively low number to maximise game time for all players. All games are played on full-sized pitches with fully accredited IRFU referees and touch judges.

On Saturday 30 April, all teams will play in a pool competition, with each team going forward to a streamed knock-out competition featuring cup, shield and plate on Sunday 1 May.

All teams will be given the maximum amount of game time with the minimum amount of down time. This is our guarantee to all competing teams!

Eligibility: All players must be under 13 according to the age rules of your country’s governing rugby union/federation.



Tour inclusions:Transport• An executive 49 seat coach at your disposal for the entire duration of your tour, subject to drivers’ hours

regulations.• Return Stena Line or Irish Ferries crossings: Holyhead/Dublin Port/Holyhead.Accommodation• Three nights accommodation based at the Jacobs Inn Hostel on a multi share basis. • Continental breakfast.Festival• Entry into the Terenure U13 Irish Festival.• Festival Presentations function held at Terenure RFC.• Trophies for winners and runners up.Other• 24hr emergency contact with a Gullivers Sports Travel representative whilst on tour.• Assistance with booking additional excursions.• Tour leader laptop/document bag.

Tour exclusions:• Comprehensive Travel Insurance which we strongly recommend. Prices are £5.06 for Under 18s and £6.75 for

adults. Currently booked through Endsleigh Insurance. • Supplements for smaller rooms, (twin, triple or quad) subject to availability.• Any additional sightseeing. • All meals and transfers not mentioned as being included.• Items of a personal nature i.e. drinks, laundry, phone calls etc.

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Tour Prices (Per Person)

Minimum 45 £215Minimum 35 £233 Minimum 25 £269

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HILVERSUM FESTIVALU8–U19s25–28 MARCH 2016The most famous youth rugby festival in Holland is played at Hilversum Rugby Club on Easter Sunday every year. This multi-national one day event caters for under 8s right the way up to under 19s and is an excellent option for a family-orientated club rugby tour. Situated only a short distance from Amsterdam, the Hilversum Rugby tournament offers the ideal opportunity to enjoy the sights of this beautiful city during your long weekend tour.

We had a great time on tour to Holland which included taking in the sites of Amsterdam, playing in the well-organised Hilversum Festival, and enjoying various other activities which really helped develop the boys team spirit and passion for rugby.

James Clarke QEBarnet

EASTER WEEKEND

Sample Itinerary:Day 1 Friday 25 MarchYou will depart your club and travel by bus to Holland via the Dover/Calais Ferry crossing, continuing the journey to your chosen accommodation. Rest of day free to familiarise yourself with the local area.Evening at leisure.Day 2 Saturday 26 MarchYou will have some free time where you may wish to visit one of the local theme parks. In the afternoon transfer to your friendly fixture.MATCH DAY 1 Once you have spent time with your hosts, return to your accommodation. Evening at leisure.Day 3 Sunday 27 MarchDepart for festival. 2016 HILVERSUM FESTIVAL Once the tournament is complete, spend time at the venue before you return to accommodation and enjoy the final evening at leisure. You may wish to arrange a team meal to celebrate your last night on tour. Day 4 Monday 28 MarchCheck out and depart your accommodation and make your way back to Calais for your Calais/Dover ferry crossing. Continue back to your club house.

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£196pp

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A BOOKING DEPOSIT OF £75 PER PERSON

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WALIBI WORLD

HOLIDAY PARK

A&O HOSTEL AMSTERDAM

MEININGER HOTEL

AMSTERDAM

Three nights’ at your chosen accommodation

Festival costs - Minimum 35

Festival costs - Minimum 45

Self catering meal basis

Bed & breakfast meal basis

Entry to the Hilversum Rugby Festival

One suitable fixture per squad against local opposition

Entry to the Walibi World Theme Park

£224 £239£244

£213£196£215

We are pleased to offer three different accommodation options as follows:

Festival costs - Minimum 25 £289£277£293


LISBON FESTIVALU13, 15, 17 AND U19s1–4 APRIL 2016Two day festival on Saturday and Sunday.The festival is played under IRB & Portuguese Federation Rules.

Package includes:• Return UK flights

• Return transfers from/ to Lisbon Airport and accommodation

• Three nights’ holiday park or hotel accommodation - B&B

• Entry into the festival

• Daily transfers to/from the festival venue

• Two lunches at the Festival


GHENT FESTIVALU17–U19s25–28 MARCH 2016One day festival on Saturday 26 March.The festival is played under IRB Regulation Rules.

Package includes:• An executive 49 seater coach at your disposal for the entire duration of your tour, subject to drivers’ hours

regulations

• Three nights’ hostel/ hotel accommodation

• Continental breakfast

• Return Dover/Calais ferry crossings

• Entry into the festival


Minimum 40 £178


15

Minimum 25 (Holiday Park)Minimum 25 (Hotel)

£497pp£524pp



CARWYN JAMES EASTER TROPHYU16s ONLY24–28 MARCH 2016If you are looking for a high level event at the Under 16 age group level, then look no further than The Carwyn James Easter Trophy. Now in its 12th year, the event is geared towards a good level of Under 16 rugby with teams attending from all over Italy and beyond. Are you up for the challenge?

Package includes:• Four nights in a 3★ hotel• Bed and Breakfast• Coach transfers• Two full day bus at disposal• Festival entry• Meals at the “C.J.E.T.”• Rugby match (or another trophy) with after match meal• Full day trip to Venice by private motorboat• Assistance at the games• Meet and greet• 24 hrs telephone assistance by a licensed italian tour operator

Not included (quotations on request):• Flights• Damage deposit (if required)• Endsleigh Insurance• Accommodation Council Tax (now not present)• Guide in Venice• Murano Glass Factory Visit

• Trip to Gardaland


Minimum 30 £247


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